John and Michelee Coffield, owners of Meineke Car Care Center, opened for business on June 23. They were looking for land to build when they came across an empty furniture store in a promising location.
When they removed the wall where they planned to install their garage doors, they found garage doors already in place. The building was once a garage turned into a dance and gymnastics studio, and most recently a furniture store, which now has returned back to its roots.
“It’s exciting being a new business owner,” says John. “We’ve wanted to do this for a while and felt like the time was right. It was either now or never.”
They purchased a franchise that they knew a great deal about and felt comfortable taking the risk. John has been in the car care industry since the age of 19. He started out as a technician for Sears and worked his way up the ranks. Over the years he’s worked for dealerships in leadership roles within the service department. He knows car care intimately.
Meineke is relatively new to Florida, but they have a strong reputation and brand recognition in other parts of the country. They are owner-operated. When you come, you’ll be talking to the owners.
“We know that everything we do is a reflection on us,” says John. “We’re not going to sell services that aren’t needed. We want to do high-quality work at a fair price.”
John and Michelee were born and raised in the Tampa area. They have raised their family here.
“This is a great community where people like to support each other and their local businesses,” says John. “We want to build long-term relationships with our customers. We expect to be here a long time.”
John manages the day to day operations and works daily at the store. He personally assists each guest when they come in, too. John’s knowledge and expertise in the industry ensures that all of their technicians are working at the top of their game.
He strives for an excellent customer experience each time a guest comes in. Michelee takes care of the backend functions of the business: bookkeeping, payroll, HR, computer support and office runner.
Meineke truly provides total car care.
“We can do everything, including tires” says John.
“This is a brand we believe in,” says John. “We wanted a business close to home. We’ve always participated in the community. This business is another part of our commitment to the community, to our friends and neighbors.”
Meineke Car Care Center is located at 2632 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. They have a comfortable showroom with free coffee, along with cold soda and water in the refrigerator. They also provide complimentary snacks. Meineke offers free inspections for brakes, check engine lights, air conditioning, and much more.
Every guest is also offered a free comprehensive vehicle inspection with every service. Their everyday low price oil service of $19.99, 50% off brake pads, among other ongoing monthly specials.
Call them at (813) 949-0111 to set up an appointment or just stop on by. They’re open Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Find out more about them online by clicking here.
– Mike Matthew
This story is a feature of the advertising department.
